Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp. var. Longfin Super Red)

Temperature: 73-80

Minimum Tank Size: 25-Gallons

The bristlenose pleco is an excellent choice for smaller aquariums! They grow to about 5″ each, and are peaceful and shy additions to a community aquarium. They’re very hardy and mostly nocturnal and come in a variety of colours.

Plecostamus in general:Pleco, or plecostamus, is an armoured suckermouth catfish. There are over 150 varieties! These are generally a larger fish, with the smallest ones growing to 3.5, and the largest ones reaching over 24 long! These are also a fish with a high bio-load, so be cautious when adding them to your tank. Plecos come in such a wide variety of colours and patterns and they are one of the favourite varieties of fish. They do clean up some algae, but they arent as fastidious as some other suckermouth fish, like otocinclus catfish.Be sure to check the adult size of your pleco variety, as they grow quickly! Most varieties enjoy rasping on driftwood and hiding during the day.